Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Edwards, M.D.
Allergy & Immunology · Pittsfield, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Edwards from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Edwards
Dr. Thomas Edwards is an allergy & immunology specialist in Pittsfield, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Edwards performed 15,651 Medicare services across 1,744 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Edwards received a total of $21,972 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 822 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in allergy & immunology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Edwards is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in MA
$21,972 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,651
Medicare services
Top 7% in MA for allergy & immunology
1,744
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~783 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
3,818 | $3 | $15 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
3,722 | $9 | $34 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
3,715 | $11 | $44 |
| Skin allergy test A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
997 | $7 | $26 |
| Allergy skin patch test A diagnostic test where small amounts of potential allergens are applied to the skin to identify substances that cause an allergic reaction. |
950 | $4 | $24 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
736 | $7 | $28 |
| Allergy test using drug or biological combination A diagnostic procedure to identify allergic reactions by testing a combination of methods using a specific drug or biological agent. |
538 | $16 | $74 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
354 | $66 | $229 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
173 | $10 | $95 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
159 | $97 | $354 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
115 | $29 | $121 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
86 | $131 | $441 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
69 | $46 | $148 |
| Stinging insect venom immunotherapy preparation Professional service for preparing and administering immunotherapy using venom from four different stinging insects. |
63 | $68 | $269 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
62 | $77 | $309 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
44 | $21 | $116 |
| Allergy test using ingested items, initial 2 hours This procedure involves testing for allergies by having the patient ingest specific items over an initial two-hour period. |
26 | $98 | $372 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
13 | $17 | $75 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
11 | $32 | $164 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,972
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,139/year across 7 years
Top 18% in MA for allergy & immunology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
822
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,156 (78.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,816 (21.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,022
2023
$2,653
2022
$7,510
2021
$1,830
2020
$931
2019
$2,834
2018
$2,192
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,029
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$493
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$354
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$315
CSL Behring
$278
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$261
PFIZER INC.
$260
Genentech USA, Inc.
$156
GENZYME CORPORATION
$138
Amgen Inc.
$132
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$105
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$105
ABBVIE INC.
$95
Optinose US, Inc.
$87
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$71
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$55
Lilly USA, LLC
$43
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Grifols USA, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 46.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$5,300
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$5,173
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$3,078
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,338
PFIZER INC.
$765
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$733
GENZYME CORPORATION
$667
Genentech USA, Inc.
$636
CSL Behring
$531
Amgen Inc.
$468
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$440
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$426
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$325
Grifols USA, LLC
$292
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$244
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$232
ABBVIE INC.
$149
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$141
kaleo, Inc.
$132
Kaleo, Inc.
$128
OptiNose US, Inc.
$119
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$111
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$105
Optinose US, Inc.
$87
Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
$76
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$71
Lilly USA, LLC
$43
LEO Pharma Inc.
$42
AbbVie Inc.
$31
Acerta Pharma LLC
$25
Phadia US Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 61.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIMMUNE · ADBRY · AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · AUVI-Q · AYVAKIT · AirDuo Digihaler · ArmonAir Digihaler · Auvi-Q · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CIBINQO · CINQAIR · CUTAQUIG · CUVITRU · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EBGLYSS · EUCRISA · FARXIGA · FASENRA · Gamunex-C · Haegarda · Hizentra · ILARIS · ImmunoCAP · Kcentra · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · NUCALA · NURTEC ODT · OCTAGAM · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ORLADEYO · Orladeyo · PALFORZIA · PANZYGA · Prolastin-C Liquid · QVAR · RINVOQ · RUCONEST · SHINGRIX · SPIRIVA · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TAKHZYRO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · VTAMA · XOLAIR · Xembify · Xhance · Xolair
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (78%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Allergy & immunologists within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$72,565
Nearest hospital
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Edwards is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of MA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Edwards experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Edwards performed 3,818 allergy skin test services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Edwards receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Edwards received a total of $21,972 from 34 companies across 822 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Edwards's costs compare to other allergy & immunologists in Pittsfield?
Dr. Edwards's average Medicare payment per service is $12. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Edwards) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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